Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)

Learn how to do Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 6 Quadriceps สะโพกHamstringsน่อง DumbbellsBench

Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) is a Dumbbells/Bench exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the สะโพก, Hamstrings, น่อง. It has a MET value of 6, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 210 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)

A unilateral step-up variation where the working foot stays on the bench, and the non-working foot never touches the surface during the set, demanding balance and constant tension.


💡 Instructions:


  • Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

  • Place one foot firmly on the bench — this is your working leg.

  • Keep the other leg floating, without letting it rest on the bench at any time.

  • Push through the heel of the working leg to extend the hip and knee, lifting your body up.

  • Maintain balance and control, then lower yourself until the non-working foot lightly taps the floor.

  • Repeat all reps on one side before switching.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Letting the non-working foot touch or rest on the bench.

  • Using momentum instead of controlled movement.

  • Leaning the torso excessively forward.

  • Pushing off too much from the back leg.

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Muscles Worked by Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)

Primary Quadriceps
Secondary
สะโพกHamstringsน่อง

Equipment

  • Dumbbells
  • Bench

Calories Burned Doing Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)

เครื่องคำนวณแคลอรี่

MET 6
การเผาผลาญโดยประมาณ
210 แคลอรี่

แคลอรี่ = MET × น้ำหนัก (kg) × เวลา (ชั่วโมง)

Quick Facts: Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)

Type
Dumbbells exercise
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
สะโพก, Hamstrings, น่อง
MET value
6
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 210 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)

What muscles does Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) work?

Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the สะโพก, Hamstrings, น่อง.

How do you do Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) correctly?

A unilateral step-up variation where the working foot stays on the bench, and the non-working foot never touches the surface during the set, demanding...

Is Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) good for beginners?

Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) has a MET value of 6, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)?

Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) requires: Dumbbells, Bench.

What are the benefits of Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)?

Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the สะโพก and Hamstrings and น่อง.

What exercises are similar to Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)?

Similar exercises to Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) include Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster, Barbell Alternating Lunges, Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat, บาร์เบลฟรอนต์สควอท.

Is Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) better than Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster?

Both Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) and Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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